Author Kurt Vonnegut speaks at Wichita State University

Writer Kurt Vonnegut is known for writing dark and humorous novels. Following the success of his book Slaughterhouse Five and his public critique of the Vietnam War, Vonnegut was asked to come speak at WSU. Rodd Jones suggested to the Forum Board that Vonnegut come speak and Max Schriebel called to make it happen. Though the first attempt ended in Vonnegut hanging up on Scheibel, the second call ended in success. Listen to this war grizzled writer speak to an audience of Wichita State Students.

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